A site on Plummer Avenue was originally chosen, but was not a popular choice with residents.

"We are looking at options and have made no final decisions as yet until we have an opportunity to fully reassess, which we are doing now based on community feedback," said Jill Laing, media relations.

"We take the concerns of the community seriously and are continuing to assess options and possible alternate locations in New Waterford. Our objective when we search for a wireless site is to provide high quality, reliable coverage."

Lange said as is always the case, Eastlink first looks to see if there are options to co-locate on other, existing structures in the area, however this wasn’t an option here. As a result Eastlink has been looking for a location that would be available to them.

"When we find that site, we file an application with the municipality and follow Industry Canada’s public notification process."

Laing said it was through that process Eastlink received feedback from the community and the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

She said Eastlink currently has coverage in the New Waterford area through its roaming partner.

"We will continue to work with the community in an effort to find a mutually suitable location."

Eastlink originally had a proposal before Industry Canada for a 100-foot tower on a lot at the corner of Hudson Street and Plummer Avenue as part of its expansion of the wireless system in the province.